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Local business, local care.
Foyle Hospice relies on the support of local small businesses and companies. A partnership with us brings real benefits to your team and your business, and helps keep specialist palliative care free for families across the North West.
- Charity of the Year
- Team volunteering days
- Ways to help for every budget
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- Businesses and workplaces can help Foyle Hospice in many ways.
- Your company can choose Foyle Hospice as its Charity of the Year.
- Your team can spend a day volunteering at the hospice, for example in the gardens.
- Your business can sponsor one of our events.
- Staff can give a set amount each month, or join the Weekly Draw for £1 a week.
- Your workplace can hold its own event, like a coffee morning or a challenge.
- The money helps care for local patients and families. The care is free.
- To talk about a partnership, email kathleenbradley@foylehospice.com or phone 028 7135 9888.
Why partner with us
Good for your community, good for your team
Giving does not need to be on a grand scale to make a difference. Supporting a cause your employees care about helps families on your own doorstep, and it is good for your business too.
Lift team morale
Giving time, services or funds together boosts morale, which can lift mindset, productivity and the quality of work.
Show your business in a positive light
Supporting a local charity presents a positive public image, reaches new audiences and raises your profile.
Inspire others
Leading by example in your community encourages other businesses to take up corporate social responsibility.
How your business can help
Ways to get involved
Choose one way, or combine a few. We will work with you to find what suits your business, your team and your budget.
Charity of the Year
Make Foyle Hospice your chosen charity and fundraise together throughout the year.
Corporate volunteering
Bring your team for a day in our gardens, shops or offices. Learn new skills and help the hospice.
Sponsorship
Sponsor one of our events to promote your business while supporting your local hospice.
Donate as you earn
Staff give a set amount each month by standing order, for steady support all year round.
Organise your own event
A workplace challenge, coffee morning, raffle, auction or team-building day. Make it yours.
Join our Weekly Draw
For £1 a week, employees become Weekly Draw members, with a chance to win £1,000 each week.
Charity of the Year
Make Foyle Hospice your Charity of the Year
Nominating Foyle Hospice supports care for local patients and families, and it can lift your company's profile and your staff's morale along the way.
Run events throughout the year, or put everything into one large fundraiser. Ideas include coffee mornings, skydives, walks, gala balls and family fun days. We can help make your fundraising fun.
Why choose Foyle Hospice
- We are a local charity.
- We care for local patients and their families.
- We have a dedicated, experienced team of local people.
- We provide an essential specialist service in the community.
- We rely on the support of local donors, groups and businesses.
Corporate volunteering
Bring your team for the day
We welcome volunteer groups from local organisations, large and small. A team day is a chance to work, socialise, learn and use your skills together, while helping the hospice.
- Grounds and gardens
- Fundraising
- Offices
- Shops
- Skilled services
In the gardens, teams work with our core volunteer gardeners on jobs like clearing paths, trimming hedges and cleaning gutters. Local tradespeople, such as landscapers, electricians, plumbers and oil providers, can also offer their services or qualified staff.
Become a Workplace Champion
Coordinate fundraising where you work: look after copper boxes, and promote the Weekly Draw and our events to colleagues.
What happens on the day
- We plan it with you
Our Volunteer Coordinator arranges a date, time and department to suit your team. We can work around your schedule.
- A welcome and a tour
Your group has a tour of the grounds and an introductory chat.
- Down to work
We show you to your work station and give you any equipment you need.
Staff giving
Easy ways for your colleagues to give
Donate as you earn
A regular gift by standing order at the end of each month. Staff choose the amount, and any amount is welcome. Regular gifts give us steady income we can plan around.
Gift Aid
UK taxpayers can add 25% to their donation at no extra cost, through the Gift Aid scheme.
Weekly Draw
For £1 a week, colleagues can join the Weekly Draw and support their local hospice all year round.
Questions
Things businesses often ask
How can my business support Foyle Hospice?
Through Charity of the Year, corporate volunteering, event sponsorship, Donate as you earn, your own fundraising event or the Weekly Draw. You can choose one or combine several.
How do we nominate Foyle Hospice as our Charity of the Year?
Contact Kathleen Bradley, Legacy and Corporate Fundraising Officer, at kathleenbradley@foylehospice.com to talk about how your company and the hospice can work together.
Can our team volunteer for a day?
Yes. Groups large and small are welcome. Our Volunteer Coordinator arranges a date, time and department that suit your team. Call 028 7135 1010 to start.
Do you offer sponsorship?
Yes. Sponsoring one of our events lets you promote your business while supporting your local hospice. Contact the fundraising team on 028 7135 9888 to talk about current opportunities.
Is Donate as you earn the same as payroll giving?
Donate as you earn is a monthly gift by standing order from your own bank account. Staff choose the amount and can add Gift Aid if they are UK taxpayers.
Can a small business get involved?
Yes. Foyle Hospice relies on local small businesses as well as larger companies, and giving does not need to be on a grand scale to make a difference.
Get in touch
We want to hear from you
Tell us a little about your business and what you would like to achieve, and we will work out a partnership that suits you.
Kathleen Bradley
Legacy and Corporate Fundraising Officer
- Corporate volunteering: Rachael Dobbins, Volunteer Coordinator, 028 7135 1010
More ways to help
Other ways to get involved
Together we care
Every service is free because our community keeps it that way
Thank you to every business, team and colleague who supports Foyle Hospice. Your support goes to care for patients and families across the Western Trust area.
Corporate Support and Opportunities
Corporate partnerships with Foyle Hospice can bring real benefits to businesses and our organisation. There are many ways in which we can work together. Our work is made possible thanks to contributions made from local small businesses and companies across our community
How you, your company or employer can get involved
Corporate Volunteering
With your colleagues, you can have a fun day, learn new skills and connect with your local community while helping your local hospice. We have many opportunities to choose from get in touch today.
Sponsorship
Event sponsorship allows your business to advertise their name, products, and services, while supporting your local hospice. We have sponsorship packages to suit all budgets, get in touch today.
Donate as you earn
Donate as you earn is an easy way of donating through your salary at the end of the month. Set up a standing order so that each month your donation is taken as a regular donation. This is a great way to support your hospice all year round.
Charity of the Year
Choosing Foyle Hospice as your Charity of the Year will make a big difference. Your support means we can continue to care for local patients and their families while improving your company profile.
Organise your own event
Organising an event is a great way to raise funds for the Hospice. Maybe a workplace challenge or social event? Things like coffee mornings, raffles, auctions or running a team building event are all important fundraisers.
Join our Weekly Draw
For only £1 per week your employees can become Weekly Draw members and be in with the chance of winning £1,000 every week all while supporting your local hospice all year round.
Why do companies support a charity...
Help your local community
Corporate charity giving does not need to be grand. Supporting a local good cause is a great thing to do as a business owner or employee. Giving back to your local community means supporting a charity that your employees care about.
Team morale
Corporate giving whether it is time, services or funds is an excellent mood booster for your team. When you feel good at work, you are more likely to have a positive mindset towards your role and company. Helping your local hospice will make everyone feel good, knowing that you have supported your community. It’s well known that being in a good mood increases productivity and the quality of work so it is win, win!
Shows your business in a positive light
Corporate charity giving also makes your business look positive and shows your best to the public. You are also reaching an audience you may not have reached before. Being a philanthropic business is a brilliant way to raise the profile or your organisation or business.
Inspiration
Corporate charity giving will also inspire other businesses and charities to fulfil their Corporate Social Responsibility. Being a leader in your community will pave the way for other businesses to get involved.
Get in touch we want to hear from you!
To find our more about how you or your company can get involved contact our dedicated Legacy and Corporate Fundraising Officer, to discuss how we can work together for the good of your local hospice and your business.
